Agreed but something tells me initial response will be a niche player. This device may just be a sleeper hot one - but will need special attention in advertisement. I got a feeling this will debut and Co exist in a more larger BBM Money release un UK, Canada (we're all set here, big time), and the USA.

I also see BBM Money with Z3 getting great attention in Mexico, Brasil, Colombia, Sao Paulo, etc.

We/you are not alone in this. It will take some getting used to, but if the 1:1 screen ratio actually works better for those "fine print impaired" , I can see this becoming very useful. The wider screen will make looking at documents easier, negating the need to turn the device on its side for landscape.

I know when I turn my z10 on its side, I gain lateral view but loose on vertical. A bigger screen like this actually may negate that. I too will have to see the resolution and quality of the image before making any calls on this odd thing called the Passport, but definitely intrigued by it.

Exactly same thoughts, mate. Left some comments on that earlier today a few blog posts further up, this is gonna be *the* PDF reader for all sorts of trades and professions. Imagine, with pixel count 4x that of the Q10!

Chen continues to show and prove that this is indeed a new BlackBerry company. No more delays, broken promises, falling short of expectations on a regular basis, etc.

Now I need him to have the company be bold and make one of these concept BlackBerry phones become reality. A completely different approach to the look of the overall device would truly show the masses that, "The King is back" / "The Ruler's back". They could have commercials sampling LL Cool J saying, "Don't call it come back! I been here for years...." lol

While I hope this phone is a big hit I think it will not sell as well as they hope.

JC seems to be ignoring the event that caused BB most of it problems in the Enterprise world. BYOD.

Didn't address it in the call. No one asked about it. Its the elephant in the room no one is asking or talking about. No one is going to choose the current or near future phones from BB when Apple and Samsung
are kicking BB in the consumer arena.
Now BB comes out with a half baked Droid alternative.

Fail.....

If your a BYOD shop why use anything with the BB name on it? Doesn't make sense.

I think this phone will sell better then the Q10 but will not put money in BBs pocket.

But I can't :(
I love BlackBerry for the QWERTY devices but hearing the excitement of my colleagues as Apple announced something lately , I know I'm pretty alone with my opinion and BlackBerry does not have the standing anymore.
BB10 is great - but nobody believes it and since Apple invented Toast notifications, ...

"Why use anything with BlackBerry's name on it? It doesn't make sense."

A quick search found a couple articles that go into the hidden costs of BYOD programs.

Add to that the incentives there may be for purchasing BB's when you sign up for or renew BES licences, and the peace of mind knowing that the hardware waa designed from the ground up with security in mind, the I think you could come up with a compelling case for certain users / businesses to use a BlackBerry.

Damn 2 phones??? Great..now who will pick them up in the USA, Verizon and AT&T? Sprint? Because t-mobile is no longer in the picture and I'm from t-mobile. And un carrier 6 s about music.. that's SO smart. So I'm not leaving t-mobile

The time that this is released will be around the same time that my mobile phone contract is due for renewal. I am looking for something more geared towards getting the job done. If this "classic" is like the previous bold phones then I am happy.

I am waiting for the Passport (not such a lovely name). That phone is just a step above my Q10 in every way except the non-removable battery. Oh, how I wish they could come up with a version with a removable battery.

Good deal...although I do wonder why they're staggering the releases again?
In seeing the Passport I think it makes more sense aesthetically. Still puzzled by the keyboard though. How can a space bar be inserted between v and b? They're going to disrupt normal QWERTY use with that placement.

This is really amazing to find that Blackberry is coming up again with the physical key pad phone. I still use blackberry only for the physical key pad features as with physical key pad I can type while I am moving talking buying and doing so many jobs and it works absolutely correct.
Will be happy to receive any blackberry key pad phones ,still waiting for the company to launch the handset in Asian market.
I am a great fan and will always be a happy user of BB.

I hope company should launch phone with latest features on priority as most of the other companies launches handsets on a greater pace.

I hope i can find a place to get my hands on both and figure out which one i want. The Passport looks like the cooler device, but the Classic as a slightly larger Q10 would feel more comfortable and less of a learning curve. I think i am set on the Passport, but will want to hold it in my hand and play with it a bit before making the jump. I am sure it won't be cheap. If only BlackBerry had some retail space... Instead, have to rely on AT&T or Verizon as disguised foes.

Love the Classic for sure. Hate that I haven't seen much Passport advertising in the Tri-State area (U.S.). Slated for September launch..well we're midway through. I should have people asking me, the guy who goes back and forth, if I'll be getting the "new BlackBerry."

I tell people BB has new phones and they just have a blank stare. There should be more "images" around the area. For real...

I have the Q10 and didnt like it. Went back to my 9930. I want to move up to the Classic from my 9930. Sprint! Are you listening? I hope you carry it or I'll have to find a carrier that does. I'll be taking the other 12 phones on our account with me too. :p

I love BlackBerry..
Yeah I have iPhones and Samsung Note3, but everytimee I'd leave from home to attend to my business, I'd always make sure that if there's one phone I'd be working with, it's my Blackberry.. Fast, functional and reliable. The feeling of holding it is also more pleasing to the senses I must say. :) can't wait for the classic!!

If the Classic came that Natural Sound Technology currently in the Passport, it would be so awesome. I use the speakerphone quite frequently, whenever my BT headset is not around.

Bb should just spec up that device (quad core, 3gb ram, Natural Sound Technology, IPS display, 13mp camera with OIS, etc). Maybe a little more cost upfront, but in exchange, the company would get a massive influx of new and returning Bb users! Time to expand the Bb Universe! hahah

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